Match officials appointed for FIFA World Cup 2026
Total of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials from across all six confederations and 50 Member Associations selected for global showpiece
Selection process based on quality and consistency of performances at highest level
FIFA Team One set to meet demands of groundbreaking FIFA World Cup™, featuring 104 matches across three host countries
Following a meticulous and comprehensive selection process spanning over three years, FIFA has released the list of match officials who will oversee games at the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
The FIFA Team One cohort includes 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials, who hail from all six confederations and 50 Member Associations, in what is the most comprehensive line-up of match officials in FIFA Wo...



